“Spectacular scenery unlike any
other in the Northeast.”
| Lake George Battlefield NYSDEC Campground |
| Warren County Bike Trail, Lake George to Glens Falls |
| Prospect Mountain Hiking Trail, NYS DEC |
| Lake Avenue Beach Car top Boat Launch |
| Lake George Wild Forest |
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The view of Griffin Gorge and waterfall is well worth the trip, a few miles north of the Rt 8 and 30 intersection between Speculator and Wells on the Adirondack Trail
New York Independence Trail
Central Adirondack Trail, U.S. Highway 9, near Lake George in Warren County
The trail encompasses some 43 historic French and Indian War and Revolutionary War sites, ranging from fully restored forts to roadside historical markers.
The New York State Independence Trail provides a self-guided tour of some of the most important sites of the French and Indian war and Revolutionary war, from authentically restored forts and historic battlefields to grand government buildings and period homes. The Historic Trail can be accessed all along the north-south route between New York City and the Canadian border, or traveled in its entirety for a complete heritage tourism experience.
| Closest Community: | |
| Closest Byway: | Central Adirondack Trail |
| Distance from Byway: | on |
| Closest Route #: | U.S. Highway 9 |
| Indoors or Outdoors: | indoor |
| Admission Fee: | no |
| Latitude: | 43.4200626658 |
| Longitude: | -73.7109634025 |
| URL: | New York Independence Trail website |